News Archives - Page 30 of 32 - Senior Medicare Patrol

Beware of Misleading Medicare Marketing

By Mario Shtika | 03/01/2023 |

Signpost with arrows pointing to "Inform" (green) and "Mislead" (red).

Plans may make you think one plan is better for you than another.

23 People Charged in $61.5 Million Schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/16/2023 |

Stethoscope near a small white house with a red roof, symbolizing healthcare or home care.

They allegedly submitted claims for medically unnecessary home health services.

Medical Equipment Suppliers Convicted

By Mario Shtika | 02/08/2023 |

Three beige recliner chairs with fabric upholstery shown against a white background.

They billed for expensive support systems but provided recliner chairs.

Medicare fraud schemes

By Mario Shtika | 02/01/2023 |

Guide to common Medicare fraud schemes including scams, identity theft, and marketing violations.

Handout of Medicare fraud schemes tip sheets

Doctor Pays Over $1.8 Million

By Mario Shtika | 01/11/2023 |

Eye scan with concentric white circles overlaying a person's eye, symbolizing technology or analysis.

Allegations say she performed unnecessary cataract surgeries and diagnostic tests.

Men Charged in Health Care Kickback Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 01/10/2023 |

Businessman in suit receives cash from an envelope on a white desk.

More than $107 million in fraudulent genetic testing claims were allegedly submitted.

Doctor Sentenced for Medicare Billing Scheme

By Mario Shtika | 01/09/2023 |

Statue of Lady Justice holding scales, symbolizing law and fairness.

Medical procedures were never actually performed.

Ambulance Company Settles Allegations

By Mario Shtika | 11/30/2022 |

White and red ambulance with "PARAMEDICS" lettering on the side.

Many services did not meet Medicare requirements.

Avoid Fraud by Knowing the Signs

By Mario Shtika | 10/07/2022 |

"Do You Know...?" sign on a post, prompting curiosity or information sharing.

Protect yourself, loved ones, and older adults.

Interactive Graphic Shows Fraud Prevention

By Mario Shtika | 09/21/2022 |

Hand pulling open a torn paper revealing the word "Prevention."

Click in the graphic to see tips from Consumer Reports.